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Afro-descendant communities a conservation force
EcoAmericas
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Afro-descendant communities not only occupy some of South America’s most biodiverse regions—from the Amazon rainforest to mangrove-fringed coast—but they also play a key role in protecting these ecosystems from threats such as deforestation, new...
IMF: Bahamas can hit 90% US income level
The Tribune (Bahamas)
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August 11, 2025
By NEIL HARTNELL Tribune Business Editor nhartnell@tribunemedia.net The Bahamas could grow its per capita income to 90 percent of US levels - the highest in the Caribbean - by eliminating the “misallocation” of capital, labour and other resources,...
Holness sets Sept. 3 Election date, giving PNP just weeks to mobilize
Caribbean Life - New York
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August 11, 2025
Jamaica’s Prime Minister, Andrew Holness. Government of Jamaica Voters in Jamaica will face the polls two days after fellow Caribbean Community nation Guyana. Prime Minister Andrew Holness named Sept. 3 as the day he will seek a third consecutive...
2 top tourist destinations hit with travel warnings for crime, terror threats
Cleveland.com - Ohio
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August 11, 2025
The U.S. Department of State has issued new travel advisories for Brazil and the United Arab Emirates, urging travelers to exercise increased caution when visiting these popular destinations, Parade reports. Both countries received Level 2 travel...
Offshore specialist AquaTerra opens Guyana base
Insider.co.uk
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August 11, 2025
Inspection and maintenance specialist AquaTerra Group has opened a new business in South America as it looks to grow in key international markets. The Aberdeenshire company has founded AquaTerra Marine Inc in Guyana, a country which has seen its...
Barbados and India sign MoU to establish state-of-the-art Coconut Processing Plant
Caribbean National Weekly
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August 11, 2025
The Governments of Barbados and India have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop a cutting-edge Coconut Processing Plant on the island, marking a significant milestone in Barbados’ re-industrialisation efforts and...
Petronas Targets More LNG Projects In Canada Given Its Large Gas Reserves
Bernama
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August 11, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) is very keen to expand its presence in Canada as the country is now one of its major liquefied natural gas (LNG) suppliers, said executive vice president and chief executive...
The Bahamas finishes undefeated; earns promotion to zone three
The Nassau Guardian
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The Bahamas’ Davis Cup team left the 2025 Davis Cup Americas Group IV Tournament on a high note, wrapping up the competition undefeated and gaining promotion to Americas Group III for 2026. They finished the six-day tournament with an unblemished...
Frontera to Sell Assets in Ecuador for $7.8MM
Rigzone
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August 11, 2025
Frontera Energy Corporation said it has entered into an agreement to divest its 50 percent working interest in the Perico and Espejo blocks in Ecuador for a total cash consideration of $7.8 million to an undisclosed buyer. The transaction is...
Petronas continues to review asset portfolios with value driven decision-making
Borneo Post
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August 11, 2025
Petronas will continue to evaluate more potential assets to be added to its portfolio as part of its adjustment exercise. — Bernama photo KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 11): Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) continues to review its asset portfolio...
Wolues mauled 8-0 in 2025 CFU Club Shield in T&T
Virgin Islands News Online
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BALMAIN, Couva, Trinidad & Tobago- After going down 0-3 in their opening Group C clash with 19-time Suriname league champions, SV Transvaal on July 27, 2025, Wolues FC of the Virgin Islands were hoping for a better showing in their second game of...
Davis Cup campaign ends with loss to US Virgin Islands
The Antigua Observer
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August 11, 2025
- Advertisement - By Samuel Peters Team Antigua and Barbuda’s Davis Cup Tennis campaign concluded on Saturday with a 2-0 defeat to the US Virgin Islands in their 5th and 6th place Play-off encounter at the National Racquet Sports Centre in...
Isuzu’s return signals confidence in Guyana’s ‘booming economy’ -Minister Edghill
Guyana Chronicle
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August 11, 2025
– 2025 MU-X and D-MAX models introduced to local market through Marics GUYANA’S private sector and vehicle enthusiasts have a new reason to celebrate, as Isuzu has officially returned to the local market through Marics and Company Limited. Now an...
Agreement signed with India to establish coconut processing plant
The Gleaner
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August 11, 2025
BRIDGETOWN (CMC): The Government of Barbados and the Republic of India recently signed a landmark memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the establishment of a state-of-the-art coconut processing plant on the island. The signing of the MOU is seen...
Dutch probe of colonial science ‘about present as much as past’
University of Nottingham
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August 8, 2025
Researchers investigating the colonial past of a Dutch scientific academy have described the project as not only a historical exercise but a means of working toward “a more inclusive, diverse and just organisation” in the present. A research...
Regian Eersel says coach paid his rent, motivated him to continue fighting: "Listen, you have so much talent"
Sportskeeda
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July 26, 2025
Suriname martial arts hero Regian Eersel has revealed the moment his career nearly ended before it truly began, crediting his coach's belief and financial support for saving his martial arts journey. The reigning ONE lightweight Muay Thai world...
COMMENTARY ON THE STATE OF BTC
Bahamas Uncensored
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August 10, 2025
The following commentary was submitted in response to the article last week on the state of telecommunications in The Bahamas and in particular the service being provided by BTC. The writer who ahs worked in the telecommunications sector in The...
SOMEONE IS TRYING TO SABOTAGE THE OAS LEADERSHIP
Bahamas Uncensored
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August 10, 2025
Chet Neymour, Bahamas Government fully supports him Last week a nasty article appeared on line just as the Permanent Council of the OAS was about to consider a waiver for Chet Neymour, the Bahamian diplomat to serve as the Chief of Staff of the...
ONE Championship: Eersel knocks out Jarvis to retain lightweight Muay Thai title
South China Morning Post
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August 2, 2025
Regian Eersel added another emphatic chapter to his reign as ONE’s lightweight Muay Thai king, dispatching George Jarvis with a first-round knockout in the main event of ONE Fight Night 34 on Friday. The Suriname-born Dutchman needed just 84...
Barbados, India, sign ground breaking agreement to establish coconut processing plant
The Nation Barbados
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August 10, 2025
The Government of Barbados and the Republic of India recently signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the establishment of a state-of-the-art Coconut Processing Plant on the island. The signing of the MOU is seen as a bold step...